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St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

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Dr. Barry Singer

St. Louis MS expert honored nationally for patient advocacy

Published July 9, 2025

Neurologist Dr. Barry Singer was recognized as the Mission Honoree at the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) 11th annual Improving Lives Today Benefit in Philadelphia. He is the director and founder of The MS Center for Innovations in...

Elie Harir

St. Louis entrepreneur brings bold kosher flavors to market

Published July 9, 2025

Elie Harir’s new company, Ethnix Foods, has two sauces that are now available at Global Foods Market. The flavors are Cilantro Hot Sauce (Zhoug) and Harissa. Cilantro is a Yemenite recipe while Harissa is North African/Moroccan. Both are all natural,...

Karen Aroesty

Former ADL director takes new leadership role

Published July 9, 2025

Karen Aroesty is the new CEO of Safe Connections. Its mission is to reduce the impact and incidence of relationship violence and sexual assault. She was previously regional director of the Anti-Defamation League and with the Department of Administration...

Kevin Lee

A familiar face steps into a new role at local Jewish school

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished June 26, 2025

Temple Emanuel has announced Kevin Lee as the new assistant director of its religious school, expanding the leadership team ahead of the 2025 school year. A longtime Jewish educator and community member, Lee will continue teaching while also guiding curriculum...

Rick Eisen

Top of the docket: Eisen earns national award for legal achievement

Published June 18, 2025

Rick Eisen received the America’s Most Honored Lawyers Award from American Registry. The award recognizes lawyers for their exceptional achievements and reputation within their legal field. Eisen is with Growe Eisen Karlen Eilerts LLC.

Melissa Musen Gerstein

Melissa Musen Gerstein honored for leadership at Ballet & Beyond NYC

Published June 18, 2025

Former St. Louisan, Melissa Musen Gerstein, was recognized for her contribution to Ballet & Beyond NYC at the organization’s 10th anniversary celebration. As a long-time board member, she has played a pivotal role in expanding Ballet & Beyond’s...

From Parkway North to Pulitzer finalist: Levine’s fiction earns national acclaim

Published June 18, 2025

Stacey Levine, a native of St. Louis, was named one of three finalists for the prestigious 2025 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction for her novel “Mice 1961.” The plot centers on a tense day in the lives of two orphaned sisters, seen through the eyes of their...

David Lang

A well-earned crown: David Lang honored for dedication to senior living

Published June 18, 2025

Crown Center for Senior Living recognized David Lang with the Jewel in the Crown Award for his depth of commitment to the organization. This award is given to individuals who demonstrate exceptional and lasting dedication to Crown Center’s mission....

Debbie Schultz

Thirty years, countless students: Honoring a true mensch at Temple Israel

Published June 18, 2025

On the last day of Congregation Temple Israel’s religious school, Debbie Schultz was honored for 30 years serving as a religious and Hebrew school teacher and a b’nai mitzvah tutor. Having transformed the lives of so many of her students, Schultz...

Joan Lipkin

A standing ovation: Lipkin earns rare national theater honor

Published June 18, 2025

Joan Lipkin was recently inducted into the College of Fellows of the American Theatre. She is the only St. Louisan to have received this honor in the 60-year history of the organization. Lipkin is the producing artistic director of That Uppity Theatre...

Sidni and David Weglarz

Raise a glass: StilL 630 wins best craft whiskey in the U.S.—again

Published June 18, 2025

StilL 630 Distillery has once again claimed top honors on the national stage. The St. Louis-based distillery was crowned Best Craft Whiskey in the U.S. by the American Craft Spirits Association—marking the third time owners Sidni and David Weglarz have...

Rachel and Jay Closson

Meet the couple behind Sylvie Dee’s sweet expansion to City Foundry

Published June 18, 2025

Owners Rachel and Jay Closson have opened a second location of Sylvie Dee’s in City Foundry STL. Located in the breezeway of the food hall, the shop serves ice cream, coffee, sweet treats and old-fashioned sodas. The first shop is located in Webster...

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